Managers of Wealth Offshore

Medicinal cannabis firm ready to start growing and exporting from the Island 'within weeks'

Chrystal’s statement says that facilities are in place to start growing and exporting medicinal cannabis from the Island within weeks.

Post-Brexit warning for businesses

The UK and Jersey’s rules for doing business with the EU changed with effect from 1 January, and while tariff-free trade in goods was maintained by the trade agreement that was reached, extra bureaucracy and other barriers can be expected.

CIMA revokes licence of CTS Captive Management

Specifically, CTS Captive Management has failed to pay the annual licence fee and penalties for 2019 and 2020

Black Swan given statutory force: BVI legislature confirms jurisdiction to grant freestanding relief in support of foreign proceedings

The speed in which this legislation has been drafted, approved and enacted in response to the Convoy Collateral decision is a testament to its importance.

Banks are back

The market has anticipated this to some extent, with both bank stocks and bonds outperforming the general market over the past couple of months, albeit the sector was one of the laggards throughout 2020.

CIMA revokes licence of CTS Captive Management

CIMA said it has revoked the licence because the company is not complying with the Insurance Act

Trusts, self-dealing and conflicts – Bedell Cristin acts for successful beneficiary

The Royal Court accepted this expert evidence and found it was consistent with the position at Jersey law.

In force: Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 2020, Regulations and Order

The most important change being the introduction of the concept of ‘Significant Persons’ for these entities with certain reportable information being made publicly available for the first time.

The role of an AIF depositary

Its main objective is to enhance investor protection by increasing the depositary missions and responsibilities.

International Data Transfers - Brexit and Schrems II: Impact for Funds

The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement includes a six month grace period allowing data transfers to the UK to continue without the need to put a GDPR transfer tool in place.

Business ‘exposed island to risk of financial crime’

The GFSC said it considered Safehaven’s services as ‘inherently high risk’.

Disclosure of information relating to Jersey entities

The law also grants new powers to the JFSC to strike off entities for non-compliance and specifies what information will be available to the public.

Amendments to Requirements for Labuan Business Activity Gazetted

Labuan and the minimum number of full time employees in Labuan that have to be fulfilled by a Labuan entity

Push from OECD towards CRS compliance and change in HMRC approach to DAC 6

The focus of the sessions will be on CRS audit readiness and will be an opportunity for service providers to swap notes and gain an insight into how industry is preparing for the likely introduction of CRS audits in both islands.

Jersey: The Trends Opportunities and Challenges for its Evolving Alternative Funds Ecosystem

A Q&A discussing the Jersey alternative funds ecosystem.

Denmark charges two UK nationals over $1.6bn tax fraud

Move is part of sprawling European investigation into share trading dividend scam

Brad Adderley Joins Bermuda's Risk Transfer Hall Of Fame

The Hall of Fame has commemorated executives who have retired or passed away, as well as those who are still working.

CP86 2.0 and the Role of the Third Party Management Company

The CBI has indicated that follow ups with firms where shortcomings were identified will be conducted and that industry-wide reviews of CP86 adherence will be ongoing.

The Job Of Tomorrow

Some jobs will disappear and others will emerge as the world faces a dual disruption

Appleby Acts as Cayman Counsel to Datang Group Holdings Limited

The Appleby team was led by Asia Group Head and Partner Judy Lee and Partner Chris Cheng with assistance from Legal Manager Kaile Yang.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance